Fayette County, GA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Labor Force
57,967
Employed
55,661
Mean Commute
27 min
Work from Home
17.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.1%
Carpool6.7%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk0.6%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home17.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector98.4%
Government46.0%
Self-Employed3.7%
Fayette County, GA has an unemployment rate of 3.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 57,967 people. The average commute time is 27 minutes. 17.5% of workers work from home. 98.4% of workers are in the private sector.